Geography Flashcards
The study of the earth and how people live on it and use it.
Geography.
A large area of nearly flat land.
Plain.
A body of land nearly surrounded by water.
Peninsula.
A large body of salt water; they cover much of Earth’s surface.
Ocean.
Plateau.
Oasis.
An area of elevated flat land.
Island.
An area for low land between hills or mountains.
Valley.
A highland landform with steep sides; higher than a hill.
Mountain.
All the surroundings of a place including water, plants, and animals.
Environment.
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water.
River.
A dry environment with few plants and animals.
Desert.
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas.
Region.
The natural plant life of an area.
Vegetation.
A feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…
Landform.